[Federal Register: May 21, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 98)] [Notices] [Page 27780-27781] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21my99-55] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-6347-7] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Emission Defect Information Reports and Voluntary Emissions Recall Reports for On-Highway, Light-Duty Motor Vehicles AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that EPA is planning to submit the following continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Emission Defect Information and Voluntary Emissions Recall Reports for On-Highway, Light-Duty Motor Vehicles (OMB # 2060-0048, EPA # 282.08, approved through 7/31/99). Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 20, 1999. ADDRESSES: Vehicle Programs & Compliance Division (6405J), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. Interested persons may request a copy of the ICR, without charge, by writing, faxing, or phoning the contact person below. [[Page 27781]] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Albrink, Office of Mobile Sources, Vehicle Programs & Compliance Division, (202) 564-8997, (202) 565-2057 (fax). E-mail address: albrink.steve@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are manufacturers of on-highway light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks. Title: Emission Defect Information and Voluntary Emissions Recall Reports (OMB # 2060-0048, EPA ICR # 282.08, approved through 7/31/99.) Abstract: Some manufacturers of motor vehicles are required to submit two different reports under 40 CFR part 85. These reports are only required where certain conditions involving emission defects or voluntary recalls occur. The ``defect information report'' (DIR) contains data regarding the class or engine family and number of vehicles on which a defect has been found, and a description of the defect and its effects on vehicle performance and emissions. The Agency uses the DIR to help identify emission-related defects or classes of vehicles which may not comply with federal emissions standards. The ``voluntary emission recall'' (VER) report contains data on voluntary recall campaigns conducted by manufacturers, including the procedures used by the manufacturers to conduct voluntary recall campaigns, the identification of vehicles or engines affected by the campaign, and the repair to be completed on recalled vehicles; progress or quarterly updates of the VER reports track the number of vehicles repaired. The Agency uses the VER report and progress reports to ensure that manufacturers are following acceptable procedures when conducting recalls and to track the progress and effectiveness of voluntary recall campaigns. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15. EPA would like to solicit comments to: (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of the appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Burden Statement: The Agency projects the cost to the public of this ICR is estimated to be 1256 hours and $85,007. A respondent's burden for a defect information report is estimated to be 14 hours per report. The estimated frequency per respondent is expected to average 5.1 responses per year. It is estimated that there will be an average of 12 respondents submitting defect information reports per year. A respondent's burden for a voluntary emissions recall report and the follow-up progress reports is estimated to be 3.5 hours and 14 hours, respectively, per voluntary emissions recall report. The estimated frequency per respondent is expected to average 3.8 voluntary recall reports per year. It is estimated that there will be an average of 6 respondents submitting voluntary emissions recall reports per year. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; training personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; searching data sources; completing and reviewing the collection of information; and transmitting or otherwise disclosing the information. Dated: May 13, 1999. Robert D. Brenner, Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 99-12944 Filed 5-20-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P